Post-secession: Dividing Texas into five different states

Believe it or not, we have the option on the books. See what a not-so-Lone Star State would look like.

By Compiled by John-Henry Perera

on July 15, 2014 11:22 AM

Photo: Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle

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According to the 1845 Joint Resolution for Annexing Texas, we can divide ourselves into five different states if we choose. In 2009, analyst Nate Silver imagined a five-state solution based on the picture above. We decided to expand on that idea to see the different traits of each "imagined" state.

Favorite basketball teamThe region is somewhat divided in their NBA allegiances. While the heart of the area is in Dallas Mavericks territory, outlying
counties to the north are home to fans of the Los Angeles Lakers and
Oklahoma City Thunder. Further south, fans have taken to the San Antonio
Spurs.Source: New York Times less

Favorite basketball teamThe region is somewhat divided in their NBA allegiances. While the heart of the area is in Dallas Mavericks territory, outlying counties to the north are home to fans of the Los ... more

Favorite basketball teamThe heart of the region is dominated by Houston Rockets fans, according to the New York Times. The Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs claim the outlying counties.

Favorite basketball teamThe heart of the region is dominated by Houston Rockets fans, according to the New York Times. The Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs claim the outlying counties.

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

Favorite basketball team The heart of the region is dominated by... Photo-6254160.89690 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Favorite football teamThe Houston Texans claim fans in the heartland, but some New Orleans Saints devotees live in the eastern counties while the Dallas Cowboys are everywhere else, according to Facebook.

Favorite football teamThe Houston Texans claim fans in the heartland, but some New Orleans Saints devotees live in the eastern counties while the Dallas Cowboys are everywhere else, according to Facebook.